The “Gold” Team defeated the “White” Team by a score of 63-55.The All-Star Game MVP from the “Gold” Team was John O’Bryan who scored 17 points. Jashaud Fleming added 10 points.Andrew Tillman chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets. Tyler Hopkins was named All-Star Game Runner-Up MVP from the “White” Team with 11 points including three three point baskets.Ladarius Watkins added eight points.

The “White” team defeated the “Gold” team by a score of 32-22. Spencer Cline was named All-Star Game MVP for the “White” team and scored six points. A.J. Youngman also scored six points on two long three point baskets. Centerius Lyons and Trevor Hill led five points each. Calvin Johnson was named Runner-Up All-Star Game MVP for the “Gold” team and scored six points. Brad Hall added four points.

Devante Jones, a 5-9 senior sleeper out of Chicago Orr (IL), was named the MVP at the recent 32 annual High Potential/Blue-Chip Camp’s first session (June 26-30) last week at Georgetown College (KY)- Jones was also the Camp’s Slam-Dunk Champion. Another Illinois player, 6-7 banging senior Mike Marietti out of New Lenox Providence Catholic, was selected the camp’s Runner-Up MVP. Two players shared the Top Underclassman Award-6-3 junior Darryl Hicks (Louisville Trinity, KY) and 6-9 junior Xzavier Taylor (Chicago Morgan Park, IL). Both Hicks and Taylor are considered among the top 100 rising juniors in America for their class. Another impressive senior who lit up the scoreboard was Chad Clemons, a 6-4 senior out of Louisville PRP (KY). The top sleepers at camp were 6-9 junior Zachariah Garber (Vanlue, OH) and 6-7 senior Brian Stone (Shelbyville Shelby Co., KY). Mike Smith, a 5-9 junior playmaker out of Lexington Sayre (KY) was by far the camp’s top point guard. An impressive athlete was 6-1 senior Dayvohn Braxton (Indianapolis Lawrence North, IN) and the camp’s top shooter was 6-2 junior David Levitch (Goshen North Oldham, KY). 300 players nationwide attended the June 26-30 session. The final session for the High Potential/Blue-Chip Camp will be held July 17-21 at Georgetown College (KY).

On the girls side of the camp which was held July 1-2 at Georgetown College (KY), 6-3 senior Shelbi Chandler out of Indianapolis Pike, IN was tabbed the MVP for the High PotentialBasketball Showcase Mini Camp. Chandler recently committed to the University of Cincinnati. Two players shared the camp’s Runner-Up MVP-5-11 junior Aareon Smith (Louisville Butler, KY) and 5-9 junior Makayla Williams (Raleigh Wakefield, NC). Smith was also selected the camp’s Top Underclassman. Other impressive upper class players were:

There were so many girls that impressed at this year’s camp.Many were honored with all star selections and/or other awards.However many others impressed with their skill, attitude, and work ethic.It is virtually impossible to mention everyone but here are a few that made an impression on me.

Megan Ausdran5-1112thChattanoogaBaylor, TNMegan impressed with her defensive intensitywhich allowed her to effectively defend larger girls in the paint.She also has the ability to score off her jump shot.Megan works hard and understands the game.

Taylor Mynear5-912thLexington Lafayette, KYSolid player who does a little bit of everything.Taylor has range on her shot and will battle in the paint.

Tiffany Berryman5-3 7th San Ramon Pine Valley M.S., CAScores both off the drive and with her jump shot and is very coachable.

Anovia Byars5-8 8thParisParis, KYAnovia has a big upside and plays a very tough summer schedule which will serve her well in the future.

Mikkah Hignite5-711thWarsawGallatin County, KYSolid player who makes people around her better.

Krystaline McCune6-38thLouisvilleRamsey M.S., KYYoung with great size and has ability to be special.

Natalie Collins5-87thLouisville Ramsey M.S., KYAnother young player who plays tough summer schedule and has a bright future.

Alexis McFarland5-011thSellersburgSilver Creek, INDon’t let her size fool you.She has a big heart and is a competitor.

Lexee Wilson5-8 12th MunfordvilleHart County, KYLexee is a hard worker who has steadily improved and is a competitor.

Alexis Brewer5-109thHodgenvilleLaRue County, KYAlexis was in attendance but unable to play due to a back injury.One of the top young players in the state.Alexis has a high revving motor and will return from her injury with a vengence.

Katie Douglas5-911thLibertyCasey County, KYKatie is coming back from an injury but has the skills, determination, and work ethic to have a good season this year.

There was a good mixture of veterans and young talent at this camp and while talent impresses I was more impressed with the players work ethic, attitude, and eagerness to learn and improve their game.

The White team defeated the Gold team 70-55.Mike Marietti was named Game MVP and led the White team with 15 points.Tyler Warford added 10 points.Zachariah Garber was named Runner-Up Game MVP and led the Gold team with 11 points.